FORGEWAY, OX16 1QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 1QS

FORGEWAY, OX16 1QS, Cherwell has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population. This OX16 1QS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX16 postcode area, which has experienced 424 crimes and a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX16 1QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 1QS, encompassing approximately 4143 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (262.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

OX16 1QS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Glyndebourne Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • Woodfield with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

FORGEWAY, OX16 1QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.10262.50%
Criminal damage and arson47.00-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-25.00%
Public order30.72-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order88.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.93-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.69100.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.45-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson63.6220.00%
Shoplifting41.45100.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-81.82%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.3158.82%
Anti-social behaviour116.5257.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.65400.00%
Public order41.21100.00%
Shoplifting20.97-33.33%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.69-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.1016.67%
Vehicle crime41.69100.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-90.91%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1017.65%
Criminal damage and arson114.83175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.65-25.00%
Other theft31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Public order20.48-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.3413.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.1060.00%
Public order61.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.69-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson83.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.93400.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.7269.23%
Criminal damage and arson45.31-33.33%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Drugs20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.48-55.17%
Criminal damage and arson63.14-25.00%
Public order31.45-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-77.78%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.2445.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.00-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.1733.33%
Public order51.9366.67%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.3853.85%
Anti-social behaviour104.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.41200.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20248
July 202415
June 202427
May 202417
April 202420
March 202417
February 202415
January 202422
December 202313
November 202329
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 202411
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX16 1QS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Glyndebourne Gardens
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Woodfield
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ferriston
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. High Furlong
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Rosmary Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Thyme Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Salvia Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Erica Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Windrush
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Amberley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Danesmoor
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chetwode
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bettina Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hearthway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1